Despite all his success, Gasser says not enough time is being spent on the finer details during a player’s development.

“I didn’t start doing individual skill work until I got to college,” Gasser said. “I wish I would have done that more.”

At Gasser’s clinics, he says it’s not just players in pickup games.

“Playing one-on-one or even three-on-three at the middle school level is important, otherwise it’s just 10 guys on the court but only one ball,” Gasser said. “So then, what are you really learning?”

One such clinic will be held at Two Rivers High School May 13. There will be two separate sessions for both boys and girls in grades second-fifth and then sixth-eighth.

Former Wisconsin basketball standout Josh Gasser will be holding an individual skills clinic May 13 at Two Rivers High School.(Photo: Courtesy of Josh Gasser)

The cost is $65, but should a player want to attend and not have the financial means, Gasser says parents can email him at jgassercamps@gmail.com.

“The last thing I want is to have someone who wants to participate, but can’t afford it,” Gasser said.

While the former Badgers player does receive a percentage of the entry fee, he stresses financial gain is not what he’s interested in.

“Financial incentive played no part in doing these camps,” Gasser said. “It’s a way to stay involved without playing.”

The biggest takeway for Gasser is seeing the same love of the game Gasser had growing up.

Former Wisconsin basketball standout Josh Gasser will be holding an individual skills clinic May 13 at Two Rivers High School.(Photo: Courtesy of Josh Gasser)

“It’s fun working with kids who love basketball and want to get better,” Gasser said.

Gasser sees himself in the players who attend his clinics.

“I’ve had an opportunity to play at a high level both in college and professionally, and I remember being that age and wanting to learn more,” Gasser said.

Growing up in nearby Port Washington, Gasser remembers playing in the Manitowoc area in his younger days.

Former Wisconsin basketball standout Josh Gasser will be holding an individual skills clinic May 13 at Two Rivers High School.(Photo: Courtesy of Josh Gasser)

“I remember playing Two Rivers in middle school somewhere, whether it was in a tournament in Sheboygan or Manitowoc,” Gasser said. “I remember the purple and gold of Two Rivers.”

Gasser wants to also focus on more that just basketball during his May 13 clinic.

“I want to touch on things beyond the physical skills, like leadership,” Gasser said. “Me playing at UW was a huge deal, but I was in their shoes in fifth grade, going to class and playing sports.”

March 28, 2015: Wisconsin Badgers guard Josh Gasser (21) defends against Arizona Wildcats guard Gabe York (1) during the second half in the finals of the west regional of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Staples Center.(Photo: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sport)

It’s all about never losing faith in yourself, he said.

“Everyone playing in the NBA right now were just like they were at one point,” Gasser said. “They just didn’t give up, put in the work and went all in.”